There are around 40 species of dolphins alive today. They are found all over the world and live in both freshwater and marine habitats. However, although many species are thriving with populations in ...

IUCN Red List classifies the tucuxi river dolphin as endangered It’s official – all five of the world’s river dolphin species are now threatened with extinction after the IUCN Red List re-classified ...

The ocean is under increasing pressure. Everyday human activities, from shipping to oil and gas exploration to urban ...

Perth's two dolphin groups in the Swan-Canning Rivers and further south in Cockburn Sound have been studied for more than a ...

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Dolphins, whales and seals are highly social animals. Many live in groups, form long-term relationships, and repeatedly ...

Entanglement in fishing nets and habitat loss are the greatest threats to dolphins. River dolphin populations are severely fragmented due to the building of dams. Some subpopulations of dolphins are ...